Project Engineer - Scenario Based Testing

University of Warwick; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Coventry is seeking a qualified candidate for a role in systems engineering, focusing on automated vehicle operation and testing. Responsibilities include developing tests and validating system requirements. Candidates should have strong experience in systems engineering concepts and relevant safety standards in automated driving. The institution offers an attractive benefits package and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to foster inclusion.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

30 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Generous parental/adoption leave

Onsite childcare facilities

Excellent learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in systems engineering concepts and automated vehicle operation.
• Good understanding of ontology, scenario generation, operational design domain, and test scenarios.
• Demonstrated understanding of safety standards relevant to automated driving.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering concepts to develop tests verifying system requirements.
• Develop scenarios and operational design domain for testing.
• Validate system operation and automate vehicle tests.

Skills

Systems engineering concepts

Automated vehicle operation

Ontology

Scenario generation

Safety standards in automated driving

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary

WMG is a vibrant, cutting‑edge research institution at the University of Warwick, one of the world’s leading research and education groups with state‑of‑the‑art technologies. WMG hosts one of the seven centres for High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and is undertaking a programme of research and engineering across the verification and validation of automated transport (land, air and marine). The programme ranges from fundamental research to applied research, the development of policy, standards and regulation, and direct commercial research, having a material impact on the creation and application of novel safety assurance methods across emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for applying systems engineering concepts and automated vehicle operation to develop tests that verify and validate system requirements. This includes developing scenarios, coverage metrics, operational design domain, and test scenarios.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in the application of systems engineering concepts and automated vehicle operation.
• Good understanding of concepts such as ontology, scenario generation, coverage metrics, operational design domain, and test scenarios for testing to verify and validate system requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of standards such as SAE J3016, ISO 21434, ISO 50832 and other relevant safety standards in automated driving.
• Education and employment history, including the most recent employment.
• Relevant experience such as volunteering, extracurricular activities, or other relevant experience.

Application Guidance

Using examples, please demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below). All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

Interview & Start Dates

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Benefits

• Attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Commitment to Inclusion, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply.

Safeguarding & DBS

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels, ensuring fairness and removing bias from the shortlisting process.